Tributes pour in for Marc Pilcher
Bridgerton season one hair and makeup designer Marc Pilcher has sadly passed away.
His colleagues and friends have been paying tribute to him on social media, including Irish actress Nicola Coughlan.
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The Penelope Featherington actress shared a picture of Marc with her 1.2 million followers.
She captioned her post, 'So heartbroken by the loss of Marc Pilcher, the brilliant and visionary Hair and Makeup designer for Bridgerton Season One.'
'Marc was so passionate about his work and so tremendously talented,' she continued.
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'Not even a month ago he won his first Emmy award.'
'It’s a tragedy that he’s been taken so young when he had so much yet to do.'
Nicola asked her followers to, 'use this as a reminder that Covid is still a very real and present danger.'
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The Derry Girls star encouraged them to, 'get vaccinated and mask up.'
She went on, 'My heart goes out to his friends and family, especially to his wonderful team'
Nicola tagged each member of his team, and concluded, 'He loved and cared for you all so much and my heart goes out to you all.'
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Others pay tribute
Show creator Chris Van Dusen wrote, 'It's impossible to watch Bridgerton and not be struck by Marc’s unparalleled talents, creativity, passion and artistry.'
'He left an indelible mark on this project and working with him was a privilege.'
'Thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and our entire S1 hair & makeup team. Rest in peace Marc'
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Shonda Rhimes tweeted, 'The passing of Marc Pilcher is beyond words.'
'I will forever be in awe of the incredible hairstyling and makeup work that he brought to Bridgerton.'
'My heart goes out to his loved ones as we lost him way too soon.'
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Daphne actress Phoebe Dynevor re-shared Nicola's statement to her Instagram Story and wrote, 'At a loss for words.'
Our sincerest condolences to Marc's family and friends.
